'1. On 25/3/2025, the applicant was convicted of the offence of rape contrary to section 3(1) (a) (c) (3) of the Sexual Offences Act. He was sentenced to 15 years’ imprisonment.
2. After 4 months, the applicant came to Court on 18/7/2025 applying for leave to file an appeal out of time. Although there has been unreasonable and inordinate delay, the Court has considered that the applicant has been in custody throughout that period. He may not have been accorded facilities for legal representation.
3. Further, the sentence is severe and the State is not opposed to the extension of time sought.
4. In view thereof, I allow the application dated 18/7/2025. The applicant is granted leave to file a Petition of Appeal within 30 days of today.
5. This file is marked as closed.
It is so ordered.
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2. After 4 months, the applicant came to Court on 18/7/2025 applying for leave to file an appeal out of time. Although there has been unreasonable and inordinate delay, the Court has considered that the applicant has been in custody throughout that period. He may not have been accorded facilities for legal representation.
3. Further, the sentence is severe and the State is not opposed to the extension of time sought.
4. In view thereof, I allow the application dated 18/7/2025. The applicant is granted leave to file a Petition of Appeal within 30 days of today.
5. This file is marked as closed.
It is so ordered.
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